After a lot of speculation and hope by Ohio State football fans, media, and others, quarterback C.J. Stroud has made the decision to enter his name into the 2023 NFL draft. Stroud waited until the last day to let everyone know his plans and released a statement saying the decision was very difficult for him.
His departure will no doubt now result in reflection and a focus on where the program will go from here when replacing so much production under center. No doubt the pressure is on, as Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are now on the clock.
With the news, many took to social media to react, reflect, and share well wishes for Stroud and his future at the game’s highest level. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter to one of the all-time best OSU quarterbacks and his decision to enter the NFL draft.
Next man up?
Be Great 7 🤞🏼 https://t.co/hFwggEEdN0
— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) January 16, 2023
Accuracy was his middle name
CJ Stroud will leave Ohio State as the most accurate passer in school history. And in his two postseason games against Utah and Georgia he completed 75% of his passes for 921 yards with 10 touchdowns and 1 interception.
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) January 16, 2023
And they say it's only because these quarterbacks play for Ohio State
As expected, CJ Stroud has declared for the NFL Draft. He'll be the third consecutive Buckeye quarterback to be picked in the first round. https://t.co/F0fkbsTjRP
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 16, 2023
Well, yeah -- I mean it is what it is
Now you can go get your clicks somewhere else, CJ Stroud speculators.
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) January 16, 2023
History repeating itself?
Just like Justin Fields, CJ Stroud declares for the NFL Draft on the final day. https://t.co/Acbn9QzczF
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) January 16, 2023
A funny take on the suspense
CJ Stroud keeping buckeye nation in suspense and then declaring for the draft. pic.twitter.com/nUh2DB70KM
— Mike (@MikeR5577) January 16, 2023
Oh, yeah, I guess he has representation
CJ Stroud has declared for the NFL Draft and will be represented by @DavidMulugheta.
— Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) January 16, 2023
There really was a chance at a return
One of the top QBs declares for the NFL Draft. Sounded like an incredibly hard decision, mostly because of how CJ Stroud feels about OSU and his teammates. It wasn’t an NIL thing, but he strongly considered returning. Now, off to the NFL. https://t.co/XgeaBq9giJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 16, 2023
And now, queue up the moves in the NFL draft
CJ Stroud declared for the draft. That gives the Cardinals a significant trade-down option at 3 if he is still on the board.
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) January 16, 2023
Houston ... we no longer have a problem
Ohio State QB CJ Stroud has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft!!
This means that the Texans are guaranteed 1 of Bryce Young or CJ Stroud 😈 pic.twitter.com/JIovKBCSCi
— BigE__🚀🚀 (@BigE_Houston) January 16, 2023
The program is grateful
Thank you for everything 7️⃣❤️@CJ7STROUD https://t.co/dRa1jTrZox
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) January 16, 2023
You know Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to miss his touchdown connection
— Marvin Harrison Jr. (@MarvHarrisonJr) January 16, 2023
TreVeyon wishing Stroud well
— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) January 16, 2023
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